Russia’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that Russia has sent 300 additional military trainers to the Central African Republic in response to a request from the country’s leadership to help counter a significant increase in rebel group violence ahead of Sunday’s elections..
Bangui officials and a security source said on Monday that Rwanda and Russia have sent troops and supplies to the country.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the opposition and armed groups are trying to destabilize the country with the help of external forces.
